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A science lab's elderly janitor is caught in an explosion and inexplicably begins getting younger, making him a target for a sinister agency.
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- 01Time and Time AgainHarlan Williams is an elderly janitor who is caught in an explosion in the laboratory where he works and suffers strange side effects.
- 02Yes, No, or Maybe?Harlan Williams's and his wife Gina begins to notice that he is getting younger and that old scars are healing as a result of his accident. He returns to work and dyes his hair white in an effort to conceal what is happening to him. This does not stop Shop agent Jude Andrews from becoming suspicious.
- 03Am I a Winner?Jude Andrews is convinced that Harlan is the key to the fountain of youth.
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Season01
- S01E01Season's bestTime and Time AgainJuly 16, 1991Harlan Williams is an elderly janitor who is caught in an explosion in the laboratory where he works and suffers strange side effects.
- S01E02Yes, No, or Maybe?July 18, 1991Harlan Williams's and his wife Gina begins to notice that he is getting younger and that old scars are healing as a result of his accident.
- S01E03Am I a Winner?July 25, 1991Jude Andrews is convinced that Harlan is the key to the fountain of youth.
- S01E04Not on My WatchAugust 1, 1991The three fugitives first avoid local police and then decide to split up in order to be less conspicuous.
- S01E05Second ChanceAugust 8, 1991Jude Andrews continues his pursuit and consolidates his position at the research center while Dr. Toddhunter works to recreate his research
- S01E06Third Time Lucky?August 15, 1991Harlan is traveling more slowly. His eyes begin to glow green at times and he uncontrollably causes earthquakes. Harlan eventually reaches F
- S01E07The Final Blow....August 22, 1991Harlan, Terry, Gina, and General Crewes head to a safe house lead by one of Francie's former anti-establishment hippie friends.
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